Kleenmaid KAW693 Version 35956R1 - Manual (Page 17)

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Stain Treatment
Deodorants and Some of these products contain substances that can change the colour of
Anti-Perspirants some dyes. The colour can sometimes be restored if the area is sponged with
ammonia then rinsed. To remove stains, apply white vinegar. Rub, rinse. If
stains remain, rub detergent into stain and launder with hot water and chlorine
bleach (if safe for fabric).
Dye Treat with a commercial dye remover (Rit, Putnam) or if safe for fabric,
bleach with chlorine bleach.
Egg If dried, scrape off excess. Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into damp
stain and if safe for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach.
Fabric Softener Dampen stain and rub with bar soap. Launder as usual.
Fruit Juices Soak in cold water. Launder in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for
fabric).
Grease, Oil Place face down on paper towel and sponge with dry-cleaning fluid (see
WARNING on Page 15). Dampen stain with water and rub with bar soap or
detergent. Launder in hot water (if safe for fabric).
Ink Saturate the stain with hair spray or place the fabric face down on paper towel
and sponge with cleaning fluid or rubbing alcohol (see WARNING on
Page 15). Rinse. If traces of the stain remain, rub detergent into the
dampened stain and launder. Some inks may be impossible to remove.
Iodine Rinse from the back side of the stain with cold water. Then soak in a
commercial colour remover (Rit, Putnam, etc.) or rub in a paste of water and
starch. Let stand for 15-30 minutes and launder.
Ketchup, Tomato-Based Scrape off excess. Soak in cold water 30 minutes. Rub detergent into the stain
Products and if safe for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach.
Lipstick Place on paper towel and sponge with cleaning fluid (see WARNING on
Page 15). Rinse. Rub dampened stain with bar soap and launder.
Mildew Treat promptly. Mildew damages fabric and sometimes cannot be removed.
Launder with chlorine bleach. For items that cannot be washed with chlorine
bleach, soak in an all-fabric bleach, then launder.
Milk and Milk Products Soak in cold water. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for
fabric). Sponge with a cleaning fluid (see WARNING on Page 15), if a stain is
noticeable. Rewash.
Miscellaneous (A) Place stain side down on paper towel and sponge with dry-cleaning fluid
Eye and Face Make-up, (see WARNING on Page 15). (B) Apply dry spotter (one part mineral water
Tar, Gravy, Felt-Tip and eight parts dry-cleaning solvent). Use a spoon to loosen stain. Keep stain
Marker, Pitch, moist with dry spotter and blot occasionally with toweling. Continue until stain
Typewriter Ribbon is removed. Allow to dry completely, rinse in warm water, and launder as
usual.
Mud Scrape off excess. Soak in solution of one quart warm water, half teaspoon
liquid hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon vinegar for 15 minutes.
Rinse. Launder in hot or warm water with enzyme product.
Mustard Rub dampened stain with bar soap. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach
(if safe for fabric).